Why Boards Fail at Strategy: Governance’s Role in Strategic Execution
Many organisations falter, not because they lack a coherent strategy, but because they fail at its execution. The irony is striking: The board – the…
Category: Guide Great Boards
From Nomination to Appointment: How to Build Transparency and Trust
For many privately held and family-owned businesses, appointing a Non-Executive Director (NED) is a critical milestone. The right NED brings external perspective, governance experience, and…
From Paper Packs to Portals: The Essential Shift for High-Performing Boards
At Sirdar, we sit with boards across industries and countries, and the situation is clear: Governance is becoming increasingly demanding. Directors are expected to provide…
Stop Playing It Safe: Setting Objectives that Actually Move the Needle
Let’s be honest. Regardless if it’s at board level or right there at the coalface, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of…
Networking as the Boardroom Game-Changer
Given the landscape that we at Sirdar work in, we frequently encounter experienced individuals who hope to influence and share their knowledge at board level.…
The Untold Value of a Competent Board Secretary
In my experience as a chairperson, a competent board secretary is absolutely invaluable, but surprisingly difficult to find – even with support of the myriad…
Best Practice for Powerful Board Inductions
“Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” This African proverb, cited by Terrance M. Booysen of CGF Research, speaks directly to the…
The Fallacy of the Original Mistake: Why Entrepreneurs Keep Repeating the Same Errors – and How to Break Free
I want to share a thought that’s been with me for over a decade – a simple idea that has profoundly shaped how I view…
Why Women CEOs Leave Sooner – And How Boards Can Change the Story
Things have certainly changed over the years, and we continue to see more women stepping into CEO positions which is a real win. However, the…
Board Evaluation Pitfalls
The most obvious board evaluation pitfall is not getting one done – as is often the case with privately-held and family businesses. For large corporates…